Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
eriophora
ID:
628365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
iplants

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Hist. Vég. Îsles Austral. Afriq. : 40 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627697

Common Names

  • Eriophora Sarcolaena
  • Eriophora Sarcolaen
  • Eriophora Sarcolaena

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Description

Sarcolaena eriophora (also called Woolly Sarcolaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcolaena eriophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcolaena eriophora has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcolaena eriophora is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sarcolaena eriophora

Sarcolaena eriophora is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in open woodlands and chaparral.

Sarcolaena eriophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcolaena eriophora?

Sarcolaena eriophora

What is the common name of Sarcolaena eriophora?

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What are the characteristics of Sarcolaena eriophora?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow-green flowers and a woody stem

Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family

Eremolaena darainensis, Eremolaena humblotiana, Eremolaena rotundifolia, Leptolaena abrahamii, Leptolaena arenaria, Leptolaena cuspidata, Leptolaena delphinensis, Leptolaena gautieri, Leptolaena masoalensis, Leptolaena multiflora, Leptolaena pauciflora, Leptolaena raymondii, Mediusella bernieri, Pentachlaena betamponensis, Pentachlaena latifolia, Pentachlaena orientalis, Pentachlaena vestita, Perrierodendron boinense, Perrierodendron capuronii, Perrierodendron occidentale, Perrierodendron quartzitorum, Perrierodendron rodoense, Rhodolaena acutifolia, Rhodolaena altivola, Rhodolaena bakeriana, Rhodolaena coriacea, Rhodolaena humblotii, Rhodolaena leroyana, Rhodolaena macrocarpa, Sarcolaena codonochlamys, Sarcolaena delphinensis, Sarcolaena eriophora, Sarcolaena grandiflora, Sarcolaena humbertiana, Sarcolaena isaloensis, Sarcolaena multiflora, Sarcolaena oblongifolia, Schizolaena capuronii, Schizolaena cauliflora, Schizolaena cavacoana, Schizolaena charlotteae, Schizolaena elongata, Schizolaena exinvolucrata, Schizolaena gereaui, Schizolaena hystrix, Schizolaena isaloensis, Schizolaena manomboensis, Schizolaena masoalensis, Schizolaena microphylla, Schizolaena milleri,